Tag: parenting advice
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Why Every Woman Should Have a Gay Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast As nontraditional students in our 30s, my friend Jacob and I found ourselves at a crossroads, ready to complete our degrees after years of living life to the fullest. I was in my last year of college when our paths crossed in class. Jacob and I quickly hit it off—sharing casual conversations…
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When Kids Turn Down Extracurricular Activities
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting today often revolves around the pressures of extracurricular activities. I grew up in a simpler time when my parents encouraged free play with a stick that doubled as a horse, and that was more than enough for me. But now, there’s a growing expectation to enroll our children in various activities,…
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10 Ways to Embrace a More Lighthearted Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a serious business, but it doesn’t have to be all about rules and discipline. Here are ten tips to help you inject a bit more joy and laughter into your daily routine with your kids. Make Laughter a Daily Ritual: Aim to make each of your children burst into…
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A Candid Warning for New Parents: Brace Yourself, It’s Going to Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent chat on “Late Night with Jimmy Roberts,” actress and mother of three, Emily Hayes, shared some real-talk parenting wisdom that every new parent should heed. With her relatable charm and candidness, she has quickly become a voice of reason for many. During her appearance, she offered some straightforward advice…
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The Two Types of People You Encounter When Approaching 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you near the big 4-0, you’ll inevitably come across two distinct groups of people ready to share their thoughts on this milestone. You’ve likely heard phrases like “Life truly begins at 40” or “40 is just the new 20”—words that can feel more like a platitude than genuine encouragement. The First…
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20 Essential Life Lessons for My 20-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child, Alex, just stepped into his twenties, I find myself reflecting on what that milestone really means. It’s a reminder of my own youth—sitting in a college classroom, cramming for a Shakespeare midterm, and wearing a thrifted blouse that screamed irony. Those days feel like they were just yesterday,…
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It’s Not Your Responsibility to Discipline Someone Else’s Child
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there—watching a child misbehave in public while their parents seem oblivious. When you see this, should you step in to correct the behavior? The quick answer is: no. The detailed answer? Absolutely not. Not everyone shares this sentiment. Recently, after a conversation on the Australian show Morning Talk, the…
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Dear Kids, Please Flush the Toilet (And Other Bathroom Rules)
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Children, You know I love you more than anything in the world, and I would do just about anything for you. Just think about all the countless hours I’ve spent taking care of your little behinds without a single gag (well, except that one time when one of you had a…
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A Translation Guide to the Baffling Things Parents Say to Their Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever found yourself wondering why parents utter phrases that seem completely disconnected from reality, reason, and common sense? It’s fascinating, isn’t it? Especially considering that these same parents were once children themselves, likely baffled by the very statements they now repeat to their own kids. The reality is both enlightening…
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It’s Completely Fine If Your 5-Year-Old Isn’t Prepared for Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast When I first heard from various sources, including my child’s preschool teacher, that I might want to postpone sending my son to kindergarten for a year—commonly known as “redshirting”—I was initially perplexed. After all, he celebrated his fifth birthday in the spring leading up to kindergarten. Isn’t that the age when kids…